Papua New Guinea Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Papua New Guinea's birth rate was 23.7 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's birth rate stood at 23.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.7 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 53rd globally.
Papua New Guinea's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from its all-time peak of 45.13 in 1960 to a current rate of 23.69, as of 2025. This reduction places Papua New Guinea at the 53rd position globally in terms of birth rates. Compared to its Pacific Island neighbors, Papua New Guinea's birth rate is lower than Samoa's 24.18 and Nauru's 23.55, but higher than Eswatini's 23.22. The rapid decrease in birth rates is a notable shift from the country's high fertility rates in the early 1960s, which were characteristic of many developing nations at the time. As Papua New Guinea continues to urbanize and its population ages, a further decline in birth rates is likely, potentially driven by increased access to education and family planning resources. A sustained economic growth and improvements in healthcare infrastructure could also influence the trajectory of Papua New Guinea's birth rates, potentially leading to further reductions.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 23.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.7 | −0.9 | #53 |
| 2023 | 24.6 | −0.6 | #163 |
| 2022 | 25.2 | −0.4 | #163 |
| 2021 | 25.6 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2020 | 26.1 | −0.4 | #165 |
| 2019 | 26.5 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2018 | 27.0 | −0.4 | #163 |
| 2017 | 27.4 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2016 | 27.9 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2015 | 28.4 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2014 | 28.9 | −0.5 | #163 |
| 2013 | 29.4 | −0.4 | #163 |
| 2012 | 29.8 | −0.5 | #163 |
| 2011 | 30.3 | −0.4 | #163 |
| 2010 | 30.7 | −0.3 | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's birth rate was 23.7 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's birth rate peaked at 45.1 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Papua New Guinea was 23.7 in 2025.
Papua New Guinea ranks 53rd globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's birth rate is projected to reach 23.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 23.7. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Papua New Guinea Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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